Netflix Ends Mobile Casting to Most TVs

Netflix has discontinued support for casting content from its mobile apps to the majority of modern televisions and streaming devices, directing users instead to access the service directly through their TV's native app and remote control. The change, which began rolling out in mid-November without prior announcement, affects users of devices like the Chromecast with Google TV, Google TV Streamer, and Android TV-powered televisions.

According to Netflix's updated support page, the streaming service now states: "Netflix no longer supports casting shows from a mobile device to most TVs and TV-streaming devices. You'll need to use the remote that came with your TV or TV-streaming device to navigate Netflix." The policy shift means that subscribers attempting to cast from smartphones or tablets will find compatible devices no longer appearing as options in the app, even on the latest versions for iOS and Android.

Exceptions remain limited. Older Chromecast models without built-in remotes, as well as some televisions with native Google Cast support but no dedicated Netflix app, can still receive casts from mobile devices. However, this functionality is restricted to ad-free...